Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: Motorcycle care and storage

Troubleshooting charts

Starting problems or poor engine performance Starting problems or poor engine performance Engine overheating WARNING Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. S ...

Matte color caution

NOTICE Some models are equipped with matte colored finished parts. Be sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on what products to use before cleaning the vehicle. Using a brush, harsh ch ...

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Checking the oil pump
1. Check: Oil pump drive gear Oil pump driven gear Oil pump housing Oil pump housing cover Cracks/damage/wear Replace the defective part(s). 2. Measure: Inner-rotor-to-outer-rotor-tip clearance "a" Outer-rotor-to-oil-pump-housing clearance "b" - Oil-pump-housing-to-inn ...

Installing the generator
1. Install: Woodruff key Generator rotor Washer Generator rotor nut NOTE: Clean the tapered portion of the crankshaft and the generator rotor hub. When installing the generator rotor, make sure the woodruff key is properly sealed in the keyway of the crankshaft. 2. Tighte ...

Checking the timing chain and timing chain guide
1. Check: Timing chain Damage/stiffness Replace the timing chain and camshaft sprocket as a set. 2. Check: Timing chain guide (intake side) Damage/wear Replace. Checking the oil strainer 1. Check: Oil strainer Damage   Replace. Contaminants Clean with solvent. ...